What are the current waiting times and procedures at Bangkok Immigration for visa extensions?

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**Hi all. FYI, at Bangkok Immigration today, 4 April, they stayed open past normal hours to accommodate the large crowd. **My husband went this morning for extension on his research visa, there were a lot of people, his ticket had a very high number. By 4:30pm, the normal closing time, there were still 100 people ahead of him. Long story short - they stayed open late. He got his visa done by 6:30pm, & they were still open. Can’t say if this will continue until Songkran, but just a heads up. And don't forget they're closed on Thursday, 6 April.

(My thought was that they wouldn’t just keep handing out tickets & make you sit there all day if they were unable to to complete them. Seems that was the case.)

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A user shared their experience at Bangkok Immigration on April 4, noting that the office stayed open past regular hours due to high demand, allowing visa applications to be processed until 6:30pm. Comments from others indicate that while waiting times can be long, the immigration office typically accommodates everyone who gets a ticket before 3:30pm. Tips were offered, such as making appointments online to reduce wait times. Concerns were also raised about potential delays in other locations, like Trat Immigration, especially during peak periods such as Songkran.

Gary ********** · Answer

Isn’t it a fact that workers , all workers, in Thailand do not get overtime pay?  Then that’s a reason for remembering to respect these wonderful neighbors even more.

Alex ******* · Answer

Any idea if it’s the same at Trat Immigration? I want to do a few weeks in BKK then a few weeks on an island, extending the visa along the way. If Bangkok’s a lot slower I’ll make sure I do the extension in Trat.

Bennett ******** · Answer

Ah, we moved to Bangkok about 18 months ago, mid-pandemic. From these comments, it's clear that the relatively quick turnaround we've experienced at immigration was simply a lull. Seems that lull is over!

Mike ******** · Answer

I wonder how many got to the imo and were rejected for something or other ?

Nick ************ · Answer

Scan this to make an appointment at any office.

Jeremy ******** · Answer

This reminds me of the pre-covid world and going to CW in the morning and leaving at 1900 hours…good times

Lyndon ************ · Answer

Get an appointment online before and cutout most of that waiting time

Mark ******** · Answer

They always take care of everyone, as long as you get a ticket before 15:30.

Liz ****** · Answer

Was at bkk immigration last Wednesday got my que number at 10:45am had 104 people In front of me was finally seen at 6:05p

Wilhelmina ******** · Answer

Yeah, it happens when needed. But, they do stop handing out queue tickets on time, then finish everyone.

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